variants
or volcanos
as in time bombs
a potentially explosive place or situation
after months of tension the roommates' living situation was a volcano
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Recent Examples of volcanoes
In Hawaiian culture, the volcanoes serve as a sacred landscape – called wahi kapu - and are regarded as the home to Pelehonuamea, a goddess representing creation and destruction, according to the park website.
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2024, erupting volcanoes included the Villarrica volcano in Chile, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia, the Sundhnúksgígar crater chain in Iceland, Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico, Mount Etna in Sicily, Shiveluch volcano in Russia, and more.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
With enhanced geothermal energy systems, researchers are looking to dig deeper, and even volcanoes and geysers are being considered to generate a reliable source of energy.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Water vapor released by volcanoes eventually condensed and fell as rain, contributing to our oceans.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of the most active volcanoes are shown with red triangles.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Oceans were forming, volcanoes erupted violently and the climate underwent dramatic shifts.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Mangroves, active volcanos, freshwater lakes, lava tunnels and lush forests coexist along with farming and fishing communities.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Obama’s narration is light, familiar and informative, fluctuating with the mood of the stunning visuals that take us from the surface down to a world of sea creatures, underwater volcanoes and vegetation.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2024, erupting volcanoes included the Villarrica volcano in Chile, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia, the Sundhnúksgígar crater chain in Iceland, Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico, Mount Etna in Sicily, Shiveluch volcano in Russia, and more.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
With enhanced geothermal energy systems, researchers are looking to dig deeper, and even volcanoes and geysers are being considered to generate a reliable source of energy.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Water vapor released by volcanoes eventually condensed and fell as rain, contributing to our oceans.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of the most active volcanoes are shown with red triangles.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Oceans were forming, volcanoes erupted violently and the climate underwent dramatic shifts.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Mangroves, active volcanos, freshwater lakes, lava tunnels and lush forests coexist along with farming and fishing communities.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Obama’s narration is light, familiar and informative, fluctuating with the mood of the stunning visuals that take us from the surface down to a world of sea creatures, underwater volcanoes and vegetation.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Volcanoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volcanoes. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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